Most people know the blue and white Saltire. But Scotland has a second flag, and it is older, rarer, and fiercer than anything you've seen on a tourist postcard.
The Lion Rampant has flown over Scottish battlefields since the 12th century. It was the personal war banner of Scottish kings, carried into battle at Bannockburn, Flodden, and Culloden. The red lion on gold is one of the oldest heraldic symbols in the world, and it belongs to Scotland alone.
Here's what most people don't know: under Scottish law, the Lion Rampant is a royal standard. Technically, only the monarch is permitted to fly it. But try telling that to 40 million people worldwide who carry Scotland in their blood. ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐โ๏ธ๐งฌ๐ฉธ
The lion never surrendered. Neither did Scotland. Neither did you.
Drop your clan name below and let's see how many descendants of that lion are in this community
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NEW: Nicola Sturgeon has hit out at the news coverage of Peter Murrellโs embezzlement from the SNP, saying it is not 'fair' she is being held responsible 'for the crimes of somebody else' after she was cleared by police
NEW: Nicola Sturgeon has hit out at the news coverage of Peter Murrellโs embezzlement from the SNP, saying it is not 'fair' she is being held responsible 'for the crimes of somebody else' after she was cleared by police
On this day in 1967, Celtic won the European Cup in Lisbon.
12 men born within 30 miles of Celtic Park defeated Helenio Herreraโs Inter Milan to become the first non-Latin team to win the trophy.
The greatest achievement by a Scottish club. Immortal ๐
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